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The Heart of Birmingham 







BIRMINGHAM'S 'GRAND CANYON" 

First Avenue and Twentieth Street, one block from "Dixie Lines" Station. Four sky-scraper office buildings 

stand on tiie corners. includiuR the American Trust, the Brown-Marx, the Empire, and the 

Woodward Building. This is the highest developed corner in the Southern States. 



NOV 1 1 1916 




IN NINETEEN HUNDRED FIFTEEN 

Twentieth Street, looking north from the L. & N. Station, showing in the foreground the four "heaviest corners" 
in the South. A glance at the picture below, on this page, gives an idea of the same spot in 1897. 




IN EIGHTEEN HUNDRED NINETY-SEVEN 

View of Twentieth Street, looking north from a point close to the L. & N. Station, taken nearly eighteen years 
ago. The remarkable development which has taken place since is shown in the picture above on this page. 




JEFFERSON COUNTY COURT HOUSE 

Standing in the heart of Birmingham, this imposing structure is a most creditable part of the city's public build- 
ings. At the right is seen St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church, while at the extreme left 
appears the spire of the First Presbyterian Church. 




BIRMINGHAM HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING 

Birmingham has two high school and sixty grammar school buildings. The Central High School (shown above) 

cares for 1,200 pupils. Seven hundred instructors are emplo\ ed in the schools of the city. There are 

two colleges in the city, and se.eral prisate schools of high standing. 




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LOVELY COLONIAL HOME 

This is a notable type of the many beautiful residences in Birmingham. It stands on Beech Street, in the South 
Highlands district, just off Highland Avenue, and is the home of Mr. Richard W. Massey. 




EXOl I.SITE n ALIAS (iAKOENS 

Thousands of Birmingham residents and others every year pay calls at this unique and rarely beautiful spot. 
The gardens are the property of Mr. Massey. 




HANDSOME SOUTH HIGHLANDS RESIDENCE 

In a district notable for its ornate homes, this takes a prominent position. It faces beautiful Rhodes Park and 
Highland Avenue. It is the home of Mr. R. D. Burnett. 




A GLIMPSE OF RHODES PARK 

Birmini{ham has a number of public parks in the residential and business districts, and none is more attractive 
than Rhodes Park. Picture also shows a side view of the home of Mr. R. D. Burnett. 




BEAUTIFUL GLEN IRIS PARK 

Glen Iris is a beautiful residence oval, with stately homes encircling a park filled with virgin trees, shrubbery 
and flowers. It has attracted some of Birmingham's best-known citizens. 




AN INVITATION TO A SPIN 

This delightful roadway over Red Mountain is only one of many drives to coax a willing automobile to service in 
the valleys and over the hills, in and about Birmincliani. 




RIDGELY APARTMENTS 

Without question, this is the most ornate and luxurious apartment building in the Southern States, and is owned 
by Maj. E. M. Tutwiler. Over 300 rooms; absolutely fireproof. Cafe and tea room in building. A few 
furnished apartments are available for lease to tourists. The Ridgely is close to the down- 
town business district. It is managed by the Jemison Real Estate &; Insurance Co. 




TERRACE COURT AND ANNEX 

Terrace Court is the first of an increasing number of apartment buildings in Birmingham, all embodying the 
modern comforts demanded by their tenants. Richard W. Massey, owner. 




CHARMING MILNER HEIGHTS 

One of the most beautiful residential sections, just off Highland Avenue. This is a development of the Milner 
Land Company, which is rapidly being built up with handsome homes. 




HANOVER COURT 

Birmingham's newest apartment house, containing all the latest features; situated on beautiful Highland 
Avenue, at the entrance to Hanover Circle. J. Mercer Barnett, owner. 




UP ON ALTAMONT SUMMIT 

Just beyond Mountain Terrace, and connecting with it. is Altamont Road and its handsome homes. The sum- 
mit of this de^'elopment. on Red Mountain, affords a rare view of the city, stretching for miles 
in the valley beneath. The Country Club also is close under the mountain. 




AN ENCHANTING MOTORWAY 

An automobile run about Birmingham develops its large number of wide and well-paved avenues, 
above is of a portion of Mountain Terrace. 

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SOUTH SIDE BAPTIST CHURCH 

Birmingham has many attractive church edifices, among which the South Side Baptist must be given a leading 

position from an architectural standpoint. It is a beautiful structure, and never 

fails to arouse the admiration of visitors. 




TEMPLE EMANU-EL 

Within the four walls of this beautiful edifice is one of the noblest places of worship tobe found anywhere In 
America. The temple was completed in 1914. and cost nearly $1(0,000. 



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A TRIO OF POPULAR CLUBS 

From left to right, the Southern Club, the Birmingham Athletic Club and the Young Men's Christian 
Association Building. Across the street are the Molten Hotel and The Tutwiler. 




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BIRMINGHAM TRUST AND SAVINGS CO. BUILDING AND ANNEX 

The Birmingham Trust and Savings Company is well-known throughout the South for its strength and con- 
servatism, enjoying since its organization in 1887 more than 26 years of continuous growth. Occupies 
exclusively its own building. Capital $500,000; surplus (all earned) $650,000; deposits, 
$5,000,000. President, A. W. Smith; Vice-President, Tom O. Smith; Cashier, 
W. H. Manly; Assistant Cashiers Benson Cain. C. D. Cotten and E. \V. Finch. 

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ROEBUCK GOLF-AUTO CLUB 

One of the attractions of this popular club is the swimming pool shown in front of the clubhouse, 
been approved for a much more pretentious building for the members, on higher 
ground some distance back of the present structure. 



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ON THE LINK.S AT ROEBUCK 

The Roebuck course is full 6,000 yards, and the work done upon it already has given it a strong position among 
Southern courses. Privileges of this course are accessible to visitors. 




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GREEN AT THE COUNTRY CLUB 

All-the-year golf is the custom in Birmingham, and members of the clubs may be seen on the links in all seasons. 

Weekly dinner dances also are a most popular feature of the Country Club. The privileges of this 

club are available to Birmingham visitors, througii the proper channels. 




KIDDIES ENJOY THE PLAYGROUNDS 

Birmingham has seventeen playgrounds, in operation practically the year 'round, and under city supervision. 

The various sections of the city take a wonderful interest in their respective local 

playgrounds. This picture was taken in Norwood. 

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BROWN-MARX BllLDING 

Eight hundred rooms above the ground floor; ten elevators. Brown Bros. & Co., Agents. 



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EMPIRE BUILDING 

Sixteen-story office structure at First Avenue and Twentieth Street; Jamison Real Estate & Insurance Co.. Agts. 
Offices of Milner Land Co., on fifteenth floor. Home of Jeflferson Powder Co., on the tenth floor. 




AMERICAN TRUST BUILDING 

Home of the American Trust & Savings Bank. Entire fifteentli floor occupied by the general 
offices of the Standard Home Company. 




JEFFERSON COUNTY BANK BUILDING 

Tallest building south of the Ohio River, containing 26 stories, reaching 325 feet into the air. Its construction 

is of the highest type. Three upper floors occupied by the noted Birmingham Newspaper Club, 

with $50,000 invested in furnishings and equipment, and a roof cafe and promenade 

in the clouds. (A block away appears the Title Guarantee Building.) 




FIRST NATIONAL BANK BUILDING 

On the corner of Twentieth Street and Second Avenue, at one of the busiest points in the business district. 




BIRMINGHAM STATION, LOUISVILLE & NASirV ILLE RAILROAD 

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THE TUTWILER 

Latest and most palatial hotel in the South; site, structure and eauipment representing an investment of $2. 000,' 

000. Stately and elegant appointments; :j.i() rooms and baths, and metropolitan service. The Hotel 

Tutwiler Operating Co., proprietors; direction of the United Hotels Co., of New York. 



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MAGNIFICENT ROTUNDA COURT OF THE TUTWILER 

Showing luxurious equipment and grand stairways to tlie Lounge Parlor and Mezzanine Balconies. 




STRIKING IVORY AND GOLD BALL ROOM OF THE Tl 1 WILER 

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MOLTON HOTEL 

Birmingham's first absolutely fire-proof hotel; opened May 21, 1914. Thoroughly modern; 150 rooms, 90 
with bath. Lavatory and telephone in ev'ery room. Convenient to everything. Half-way be- 
tween the two railway terminals. On opposite corner from The Tutwiler. Luxurious 
furniture and beds. Prices $1.00. .$1.50, $2.00. $2..50 per day. T. H. 
Molton, Prop; H. B. New, Mgr.; T. B. Burk, Ass't Mgr. 




THE FLORENCE HOTEL AND CAFE 

At Second Avenue and Nineteenth Street, in the center of the city. A hotel and cafe in the shopping district 

and near the theaters. Hotel offers every comfort and convenience, from $1.00 to $2.50 per day. 

European plan. Hotel Florence Company, Props.; H. M. Burt, Manager, l-'lorence Cafe 

among the best in the city. T. L. Hobart, Manager. (At left of picture. 

Building of R. D. Burnett Cigar Co., wholesalers,) 

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A DRIVE IN NORWOOD 

There are many attractive drives in and about Birmingham, and the picture shows one of the numerous pleasant 

paved motorways. Norwood is one of the high-class developments of the Birmingham Realty Co. 

Note the company's popular autobus approaching. 




CAPITOL PARK 

Birmingham affords unusual opportunities for civic development in the way of public parks. Capitol Park, 
embracing several acres, is in the center of the city. The picture shows the Confederate monuments. 

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FAIRFIELD, THE MODEL TOWN 

This beautiful section of Birmingham was built only after exhaustive study of the best to be found in residential 
and industrial progress in America and Europe. President Roosevelt heartily commended it. 
Fairfield is well worth a visit. 




FAIRFIELD PLAZA AND CIVIC CENTER 

The business structures at the Fairfield civic center are of the most attractive type. A parkway leads to an 
attractive grove and park. Handsome church is seen in the distance, at the right of the picture. 



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BIRMINGHAM 

The Beautiful and Accessible 

Conveniently and quickly reached by the luxuriously equipped trains of the 

LOUISVILLE & NASHVILLE 

and 

CHICAGO & EASTERN ILLINOIS 

RAILROADS 

Two lines as modern and progressive as the industrious and picturesque city of Birmingham, 
offering service par-excellence from the great gateways of the North, East, South and West. 

Trains, the acme of perfection perform daily through service to Birmingham from Cincinnati, 
St. Louis, Evansville and New Orleans via L.&N.,and from Chicago via C. &E. Land L. & N. 



Rare Dining Car 
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For information regarding fares, train service, etc., address 

R. D. PUSEY, W. H. RICHARDSON, 

General Passenger Agent, General Passenger Agent, 

Louisville & NashvL.e Railroad, Chicago & Eastern Illinois Railroad 

LOJlSVlLLE, KY. CHICAGO, ILL. 




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Birmingham, ™ 

CITY OF BEAUTY AND INDUSTRY- 




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This booklet appears for the purpose of making it widely known that BIRMINGHAM is one of the 

most beautiful cities of the United States, and that it affords recreation facilities of a high 

type, as well as attractive opportunities in commerce and industry. It is a 

city of handsome homes and enticing motor drives. 




CHAMBER OF COMMKROK BlILUINt;, BIRMINGHAM 



ASK ABOUT STOPOVER PRIVILEGES 



Members of the Country Clubs of Birmingham play on the links the year 'round. Visitors to the 

City without difficulty may arrange to enjoy all club privileges. All railroads grant stopovers on 

all tourist tickets, going or returning, or both. Ask your ticket agent or "Ask Mr. Foster." 

For more about Birmingham, write General Secretary, Chamber of Commerce. 



"MADE IN BIRMINGHAM" 



This booklet issued by the Chamber of Commerce and the Dixie Route — photographs by the Birming- 
ham View Co.; halftones by the Alabama Kngraving C>o. ; printing and binding by 
Roberts & Son; direction of H. R. Persinger, Dixie Lines' publisher. 



